GSOC Applications Guide

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We would like to know who you are and how you think.


Here's the steps to help you get started:

  • Choose an organization to work with.
  • Start communicating with the developers.


Please consider adding the following into your application:

  • Your information
    • Name, email, and website (optional)
  • Brief background: education and relevant work experience
  • Your programming interests and strengths
    • What are your languages of choice?
    • Any prior experience with open source development?
    • Your interest and background in biology or bioinformatics
    • Any prior exposure to biology or bioinformatics?
  • Your ideas for a project (an original idea or one expanded from our Ideas Page)
    • Provide as much detail as possible
    • Strong applicants include an implementation plan and timeline (hint!)
    • Refer to and link to other projects or products that illustrate your ideas
    • Identify possible hurdles and questions that will require more research/planning
  • What can you bring to the team?


Who can apply?

  • You must be at least 18 years of age
  • You must be a full or part-time student at an accredited university as of April 22, 2016
  • You must be eligible to work in the non-embargoed country you will reside in during the program
  • You have not already participated as a Student in GSoC more than twice


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